Spreadsheet Concepts

What is a formula in a spreadsheet?

• A font style for the text

• A color scheme for the cells

• A type of graph

• An expression that performs calculations on values in the cells.

Give an example of a mathematical function in a spreadsheet.

• =A1*C1

• =A1+B1

• =IF(A1>10, B1, C1)

• =SUM(A1:A10)

Explain the importance of formatting in a spreadsheet.

• Formatting in a spreadsheet is irrelevant and unnecessary

• Formatting in a spreadsheet is crucial for data organization, visual appeal, readability, analysis, presentation, and interpretation.

• Formatting in a spreadsheet has no impact on data analysis

• Formatting in a spreadsheet only slows down data entry

How can you use absolute cell references in formulas?

• Italicize the cell reference

• Add a dollar sign ($) before the column letter and row number of the cell reference.

• Use a question mark (?) before the column letter and row number

• Add a hashtag (#) before the cell reference

What is the purpose of the SUM function in a spreadsheet?

• To calculate the total sum of a range of numbers or cells.

• To format text in bold

• To change the font color

• To insert images into cells

Describe the difference between relative and absolute cell references.

• Relative cell references are for text, absolute cell references are for numbers.

• Relative cell references change, absolute cell references stay the same.

• Relative cell references are always in bold, absolute cell references are always in italics.

• Relative cell references are used in Excel, absolute cell references are used in Google Sheets.

How can you apply conditional formatting in a spreadsheet?

• Click on the cell, Format -> Conditional formatting -> Set conditions and formatting -> Apply

• Highlight the range, Format -> Conditional formatting -> Define rules and formatting -> Confirm

• Right-click on the selection, Format -> Conditional formatting -> Specify conditions and formatting -> Save

• Select range, Format -> Conditional formatting -> Set conditions and formatting -> Done

What is the function of the IF function in a spreadsheet?

• The IF function in a spreadsheet is used to calculate averages.

• The IF function in a spreadsheet is used to perform conditional logic.

• The IF function in a spreadsheet is used to create charts.

• The IF function in a spreadsheet is used to format text.

Why is it important to understand the order of operations in formulas?

• It is important to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• To make calculations harder

• To waste time

• To confuse people

Explain the concept of cell formatting in a spreadsheet.

• Cell formatting in a spreadsheet involves modifying the visual attributes of a cell, like font style, size, color, borders, and alignment, to enhance readability and presentation.

• Cell formatting involves changing the size of the spreadsheet

• Cell formatting is not necessary in a spreadsheet

• Cell formatting only affects the content of the cell